[gamerfreak]

What are some pretty solid methods to avoid valdalism in a yard display??

I already thought of running heavy duty fishing line throuout the graveyard in every which way.

 

[Frighteners Entertainment]

Motion lighting, fake cameras ( with signs stating "you are being recorded" )
should work for you.

Jeff

 

[colinsuds]

Motion lighting, fake cameras ( with signs stating "you are being recorded" )
should work for you.

Jeff

yah i use th fake camera method 2 as long as you really advertise liek that it works for me but my neighbourhoods pretty well safe. Plus im friends with most of the kids that would vandalize lol. Also it not really a great idea to leave to much out side after 9 or 10 anyway. I usually take everything that i actually like inside.

 

[Lotus]

Gaurd Dogs................ or just do what Jeff said to do

 

[gamerfreak]

yah i use th fake camera method 2 as long as you really advertise liek that it works for me but my neighbourhoods pretty well safe. Plus im friends with most of the kids that would vandalize lol. Also it not really a great idea to leave to much out side after 9 or 10 anyway. I usually take everything that i actually like inside.

No chance I am bringing my crap in every night.

 

[colinsuds]

lol yah thats what i thought. just some people live in super safe neighbourhoods. I know some people who leave it out and i admire their livingspace.

 

[Frighteners Entertainment]

No chance I am bringing my crap in every night.

I agree.
I usually start setting up the first week in Sept. and it will take me until the end of Nov. to have it packed away.

Lighting is the most important and a few motion cameras for extra...
Here are the cameras I'm speaking of...
http://www.thefrighteners.com/camera.gif

Jeff

 

[Zombie-F]

Being I was actually stolen from last year--in broad daylight, no less--I think I'd be more into having a real camera. Work some motion lights in with that, and I think I'd be pretty well protected.

 

[Frighteners Entertainment]

Being I was actually stolen from last year--in broad daylight, no less--I think I'd be more into having a real camera. Work some motion lights in with that, and I think I'd be pretty well protected.

That sucks!
FYI, I install security cameras too. Go figure!!

So, what kind of camera are you looking at you like

Jeff

 

[Bone Dancer]

The fish line idea is not a good one. Setting traps, even on your own property, can backfire on you in a legal way. Go with FE's plan and if you are on good terms with the local police, ask them to drive by during the night if they can. It never hurts to have friends in high places.

 

[Zombie-F]

Well, I'd like to get one that has night-vision capabilities with some IR LEDs. Not sure how much a GOOD one would run me though.

 

[Frighteners Entertainment]

Well, I'd like to get one that has night-vision capabilities with some IR LEDs. Not sure how much a GOOD one would run me though.

I've been working on that for a couple of weeks.
I need a guinea pig, since I haven't used this particular one yet.

Jeff

 

[wolfen manor]

I'm planning on having cameras and additional spot lights in place before Halloween. My Halloween display was not touched, but my Christmas display was vandalized and some older blow molds were stolen.

 

[Frighteners Entertainment]

I'm planning on having cameras and additional spot lights in place before Halloween. My Halloween display was not touched, but my Christmas display was vandalized and some older blow molds were stolen.

Wolfen, are you looking for the real thing or fake cameras?

Jeff

 

[colinsuds]

The fish line idea is not a good one. Setting traps, even on your own property, can backfire on you in a legal way. Go with FE's plan and if you are on good terms with the local police, ask them to drive by during the night if they can. It never hurts to have friends in high places.

lol that police thing never really occurred to me and i know lots! Muahahaha That tip sounds like a no brainer but it never ocurred to me:googly:

 

[wolfen manor]

Jeff
I'm looking into real camera's hooked up to a recorder. Would have to be able to work well in low light conditions.

 

[Frighteners Entertainment]

Jeff
I'm looking into real camera's hooked up to a recorder. Would have to be able to work well in low light conditions.

What type of recorder are thinking about, a VCR or DVR? And how many cameras are you thinking of?

Jeff

 

[wolfen manor]

What type of recorder are thinking about, a VCR or DVR? And how many cameras are you thinking of?

Jeff

dvr would be ideal but pricey...I would need at least 3 cameras (stationary) to cover the majority of my yard.

 

[Frighteners Entertainment]

dvr would be ideal but pricey...I would need at least 3 cameras (stationary) to cover the majority of my yard.

Here's what I' thinking for a capture card
http://www.armelectronics.com/web/pdf/digrecord/4drpcplus.pdf
and this for the camera
http://www.armelectronics.com/web/pdf/cameras/b480bcir.pdf

I have not yet tried these and am looking for a guinea pig?

Jeff

 

[Vlad]

The most important thing here is to listen to Bone Dancer. Under NO circumstances is it legal to set booby traps. Aside from that I agree with plenty of lighting, security cameras, limit access with fencing, and secure everything you can by wiring it down. The bottom line, is don't put out on display anything that you don't want to lose.